Tandem Placement

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Duncan

Tandem Placement

Does tandem placement actually affect how the truck pulls hills?

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Barney

03.27.2024

Like a seesaw at a playground, find balance

Ayden

01.25.2024

Too far back and you’re dragging, too far forward and you’re straining. Gotta find that sweet spot.

Orlando

11.16.2023

You bet it does. Get those tandems set right, and you’ll climb hills smoother

Barney

04.06.2023

The steeper the hill, the more power and torque the truck needs to climb it. Tandem placement affects the amount of traction and friction the truck has on the road. Moving the tandems forward increases the weight on the drive axles, which improves traction and stability, but also increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption.

Levi

03.23.2023

I just let the wind blow me where it wants. Sometimes I end up on top of the hill, sometimes I end up at the bottom. It’s all good. Life is an adventure.

Thomas D.

03.16.2023

+ Yes, it does affect how the truck pulls hills, but not by much. The more important thing is to have a good engine and transmission that can handle the load.

GGG

03.15.2023

Yes it can.

Rony

03.14.2023

The only thing that matters is how fast you’re going and what gear you’re in.

Mike

03.14.2023

It depends on how steep and long the hill is, and how heavy your load is. Sometimes moving your tandems forward or backward can make a difference in how much power you need to climb or descend.

RoadMan

03.14.2023

You get better fuel economy, less stress on the motor, and thus easier uphill climbs if the trucks is carrying the weight rather than pulling the weight.

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